Overcoming Deadly Psychological Traps in an Emergency Part 2: Fear Fear can be both good and bad. It can indicate to us that we are facing danger and need to react. It can also keep us from confronting things that make us uncomfortable. Fear can force us to take a step back and think about …
Overcoming Deadly Psychological Traps in an Emergency Part 1: Denial Most people automatically experience an initial feeling of shock, disbelief or denial as soon as an emergency strikes. One theory is that this is the brain’s way of helping us to minimize shock so that we can detach from the situation. However, denial can also …
Defending Against a Mountain Lion Attack Mountain lions are found throughout mountain ranges across western North America. They are generally reclusive animals that avoid initiating attacks upon humans. However, attacks do happen from time to time, and they can be precipitated by factors such as territorial encroachment, the perception of a threat or simply out …
Make a Rapid Charcoal Starter With a Can There are tons of uses for aluminum cans during survival situations, and one of the most important is to assist with lighting fires. You can turn an old coffee or food can into an efficient way to light charcoal or kindling to get a fire started and …
Awesome DIY Cardboard and Foil Solar Oven! You can harness the power of the sun for cooking, even in cool climates, with little more than two cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, a pane of glass and some glue. This is a practical, effective and renewable way to generate heat without the need to build and maintain …
Healthcare Providers Ill-Equipped to Treat Children in Disasters A recent report and warning by the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights how children are vulnerable in disasters, and the consequences can be nothing short of catastrophic. However, it is not the disasters themselves that pose the greatest risk. Rather, it a lack of preparation on behalf …
Vital Info for Sheltering in Place During Chemical Emergencies There are times when it is better to stay put rather than evacuate during a haz-mat or chemical emergency. However, it’s important to follow some basic guidelines in order to minimize risks of exposure. These are logical steps that are pretty straightforward, but remember that each …
DIY Self-Contained Water Filtration System-Awesome! One of the biggest limitations with water filters is that they are either too small or too big for emergency use. On one hand, portable filters are excellent for bug-out or wilderness situations. However, they are not that practical for in-home use. On the other hand, large systems may not …
How to Safely Change a Tire Changing a tire can be an inconvenient, dirty and physically-exhausting experience. This is one of the reasons that so many people rely on emergency road services to get the job done for them. However, it is worth biting the bullet and learning how to change your own tire in …
How to Turn PVC Pipe into a Socket Wrench One of the most amazing things about PVC pipe is their versatility, and it’s easy to modify them for all kinds of different uses. One neat and very practical trick is to turn PVC pipe into a socket wrench that will fit perfectly over a nut …
